Chief Executive Donald Tsang apologises for having made an inappropriate remark concerning the Cultural Revolution during a radio interview on Friday and wishes to retract that remark.

In a statement today, Mr Tsang said: "I am very sorry that I made an inappropriate remark concerning the Cultural Revolution during a radio interview yesterday, and I wish to retract that remark.

"Hong Kong people treasure democracy and hope to implement universal suffrage as soon as possible. I share the same aspirations. I reiterate that I will honour my pledge in the Policy Address to do my utmost in resolving the question of universal suffrage in Hong Kong during my current term."